August, 2008

If you know the answers to the following questions...you needn't call me!

• What are the five steps to ensuring a successful project?

• What are the four elements that comprise a "total project budget"?

• What are the three most important credentials for the design and construction team?

• What two actions do you need to take at the construction "kick-off" meeting?

• What is the ONE guiding principle that could save you up to thousands of dollars?

For the answers to these important questions, e-mail es@elaineschultz.com

 

July, 2008

"Whoa is me, rather than, woe is me!"

One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make is leaping into the home improvement process. Take time, up-front, to learn the basics and to formulate your own 'pre-project plan' which consists of:

• Researching local government planning, zoning and building guidelines;

• Assessing your entire site, building(s), systems (electrical, mechanical, heating, cooling,and plumbing) furnishings, finishes, and AV/Technology; finding out what works and what doesn’t work;

• Formulating your own goals, project priorities, design direction and preliminary budget.

Begin the process 'in-the-know' and 'in-charge'!

"Thank you for the wonderful class. Your tips on what to do before jumping into a project have given me the framework to follow for each stage of the work. I will refer you to several of my friends."

Leslie Simmons, seminar attendee
Livermore, CA